Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

COMPONENTS (Part 1):

COMPONENTS (Part 2):

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BATTERY

2. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.

3. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
(b) Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.

4. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(b) Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
(c) Pry out the lock plate and remove the manual valve shaft nut.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.

ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch ON.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts when the shift lever is set in the N or P position, but does not start in other positions.
(c) Check that the back-up light comes on and the reverse warning buzzer sounds when the shift lever is set in the R position, but do not function in other positions.

If a failure is found, check the park / neutral position switch for continuity.

2. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the park / neutral position switch and move the shift lever to the N position.
(b) Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
(c) Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.5 Nm (56 kgf/cm, 49 in. lbs.)
(d) After adjustment, perform the park / neutral position switch inspection.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve shaft.
(b) Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
(c) Place a new lock plate and tighten the nut.
Torque: 5.5 Nm (56 kgf/cm, 49 in. lbs.)
(d) Temporarily install the control shaft lever.

(e) Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
(f) Remove the control shaft lever.

(g) Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
(h) Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.5 Nm (56 kgf/cm, 49 in. lbs.)

(i) Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock plate.

(j) Install the control shaft lever, washer and nut.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf/cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
(k) Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.

2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL ASSEMBLY
(a) Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.

(b) Install the control cable with the clip to the bracket.

NOTICE: Insert the cable securely.

3. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER
(a) Install the battery carrier with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 13 Nm (132 kgf/cm, 10 ft. lbs.)

4. INSTALL BATTERY
5. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
6. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
7. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY